You’re so Vain:
Words to Describe a
Know-it-all
Due October 7
Provide the definition for each of the following words that
you don’t know. Even if you think you are familiar with the word, you should
check its definition to confirm your understanding. For words you need to
define, include the dictionary definition and a translation of the dictionary
definition into your own words.
Write an original sentence for each word in the list,
whether you need to define it or not. Post one sentence as a comment. Please
type your work.
1. condescending
2. contemptuous
3. despotic
4. dictatorial
5. disdain
6. haughty
7. imperious
8. patronizing
My parents often treat me like a small child, a behavior I find particularly patronizing.
ReplyDeleteSome say that condescension is a conscious effort to hide insecurity, but it comes quite naturally to me.
ReplyDeletePeople who are stereotyped as “hotties” generally have a haughty personality. Is it a coincidence, or is it irony?
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ReplyDeleteRoald Dahl's despotic character, the Trunchbull, is straight-up gross.
ReplyDeleteHelga was imperious in her rule of the school lunchroom, sure to make any disobeying child quiver in fear.
ReplyDeleteThe haughty girl was very delusional as she strutted her, not so hot, stuff.
ReplyDeleteOne could only describe the professor’s attitude as patronizing as she treated her graduate level students as though they belonged in the first grade.
ReplyDeleteHis sister gave a haughty smile as she sat smugly in her gleaming new car.
ReplyDeleteHaughty with jealousy, LeAnn stormed away from the scene.
ReplyDeleteI patronize the Hollywood video store frequently, at least every weekend.
ReplyDeleteMy mother treats me with disdain when I don’t complete my chores.
ReplyDeleteThe patronizing tone of the manager was getting under the employee's skin.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of disdain for corporations that mistreat their workers.
ReplyDeleteAlan can be very condescending at times, but I would be too if I was as smart as he is.
ReplyDeleteThe despotic government of the country was overbearingly oppressive for its free-spirited citizens.
ReplyDeleteI try my very hardest to conceal the dictatorial attitude I bring to class everyday, and I hope these efforts are noticed.
ReplyDeleteMy art teacher always patronized me on the perfection of my drawings despite the fact that I was only in third grade.
ReplyDelete"Isn't it obvious?" Jim replied condescendingly.
ReplyDeleteHer mother’s voice echoed despotically through her head as she was scrubbing the dishes.
ReplyDeleteThe tone of his voice was so condescending it drove the listeners mad.
ReplyDeleteThe small girl ruled her kindergarten class with an iron fist - her dictatorial nature resulted in a deserted playground each recess.
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ReplyDeleteKnowing his heist had been foiled, the thief slammed his fists down on the pavement in a contemptuous manner.
ReplyDeleteAaron, the five year old down the street despotically owns the street.
ReplyDeleteHe had a contemptuous smirk on his hideously scarred face.
ReplyDeleteWhile walking the streets of New York, the man that worked on Wallstreet was disdained from all the swarm of people surrounding him.
ReplyDeleteShe looked upon the cat of which had cut her leg with great disdain.
ReplyDeleteMaria's imperious delegations were annoying and not taken seriously.
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